Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic says gas does have a role to play with industry currently and not just as a source of energy.
“But as a feedstock particularly for plastic and chemical sectors and that needs to be recognised – turning the switch off quickly does imperil jobs and economic prosperity for the country,” Mr Husic told Sky News Australia.
Mr Husic defended the government’s emissions reduction targets in the face of strong criticism from Greens leader Adam Bandt who has called for a gas and coal moratorium. “We’re not going out there trying to fire up every new coal and gas project but at the same time we’re not shutting them down,” Mr Husic said.
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